Sentences with phrase «smart grid»

A second choice is avoiding the deployment of smart grid technologies.

How you seeing the advantages of smart grid technologies coming into play?

Technology innovations boosted investment in smart grids and storage, which are expected to play a crucial role in integrating large shares of wind and solar.

By using the risk metrics he outlines future scenarios for smart grid development and calculates real option values of technology projects.

The bill also offers rebates to consumers who purchase appliances with smart grid features.

Supporters of the ballot measure emphasize that the vote is more about delivering renewables and taking back local control, rather than being a referendum on smart grid technologies.

And as smart grid technology gets more commonplace, that capacity should only improve.

That will require «promoting consensus,» conducting technical research, building smart grids, and accelerating the deployment of renewables.

The project uses smart grids to manage the energy needs of households, buildings and local communities.

We all know that the best option for energy generation in the future is a variety of renewable energy sources, hopefully backed up by smart grid and energy storage technologies.

And with the integration of new storage technologies and smart grid systems, this is a trend that's only going to continue.

A very large portion of consumers want smart grid applications that will conserve electricity and lower their bills without their active involvement.

However, getting smart grids up and running is increasing in priority level, as we see with some of the massive projects highlighted here.

Hot salt, connections to hydro installations (pumping water uphill for future use) and smart grid solutions all offer ways to smooth out fluctuations in generation and demand.

When a utility shifts from kWh to flat charges, this acts as a incentive to do nothing and flies in the face of the so - called smart grid.

It's based on a network of smart grids connected to distributed private roof top solar and wind installations.

To transform our current infrastructure into this kind of self - healing smart grid, several technologies must be deployed and integrated.

The use of smart grids delivers electricity more efficiently and at the same time helps reduce the environmental impact of the system.

Also worked within a start - up company for a wireless smart grid company.

Cities are constantly examining smart grid initiatives, including their transportation systems, for solar opportunities.

The way to balance supply and demand in future will be to create smart grids.

To make these three power sources work well together, you need smart grid concepts, such energy storage and distribution systems.

Smart grid communication infrastructure is basically the Internet for electricity transmission and distribution systems, with information technologies embedded throughout the system such as digital meters, remote sensors and data communications devices.

Half of the 100 German energy company «decision - makers» polled said they aren't planning smart grid spending in the next two years.

And of course smart grids and the changes our energy utility - centered model is undergoing can both cut carbon emissions and generate new revenue opportunities.

The average household could see its monthly electricity bill rise by $ 9 to $ 12 for smart grid products and services.

It's no secret that there are vast concerns in major utility companies operating a large smart grid connected to household smart meters that charge consumers a variable rate based on area usage.

Basically, they're looking for equal treatment for all things smart grid related when it comes to tax credits.

The value proposition goes beyond smart grid, incorporating macro level and micro level data to provide unique, actionable analytics with clear economic implications for its customers.

Funds may be used to offset the incremental cost of plug - in vehicles, to purchase electric charging infrastructure, or to purchase smart grid equipment.

He also goes into how partnerships with software developers, device developers and utilities is helping to move us closer to smart grid reality.

Amid current economic conditions, investments in smart grids and smart meters are falling short of expectations in many cases.

One is that progress can be expected at the state level on smart grid and efficiency.

There will be more funding for smart grids and smart meters will be provided to millions of homes by 2020.

For instance, the show's organizers will hold a special event to illustrate future infrastructure systems designed specifically to reduce carbon - dioxide emissions — such as smart grids.

This shows a crucial need for better messaging from utilities and smart grid technology providers and that within that messaging there needs to be discussion of more than just cost savings.

Management of electricity demand must also become more efficient, for example through the implementation of smart grids.

A self - healing smart grid can best be built if its architects try to fulfill three primary objectives.

The Apollo programme aims to double the money being spent globally on research and development of renewable energy, energy storage and smart grids from the current 2 % of the world's R&D budget.

AMI is the root of developed smart grid systems, but many issues stand in the way of progress, including standardization and wireless connections.

In measuring energy efficiency savings achieved by smart grid capability, the Secretary shall use a metric that --

Common financial measures used in financial portfolio management are suitable for measuring market risk in smart grid projects, according to research from the University of Vaasa, Finland.

It also doesn't include the foundations and organizations that have supported these entrepreneurs through accelerators, investor connections and other programs — because it can be harder to solve a complex problem like smart grid management than it is to build a new food delivery phone app.

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Rather than jumping to sign up with myriad smart grid start - up programs like Google's PowerMeter, Microsoft's Hohm or any of the many others, Pacific Gas and Electric of California is waiting around for the big fish - a standardized interface approved by the Open Smart Grid group.